Hale Koa-proximity to dock

[Shellyjean]

I am thinking of staying at a non-cruise pick for a night or two before our cruise in Hawaii. The Hale Koa (Armed forces hotel in Honolulu) is a lot cheaper than the ones I have seen offered. Will there be a lot of extra expense with transfers and air diversions if I do this that will make the savings not worthwhile? Ihave never been to Hawaii before an am clueless about transportation issues there. Thank you.

[CruisinMK]

Transfers and air diversions? It's smack in the middle of Waikiki. A taxi fare will not be bad at all to the Pier or Airport.

 

Do not hesitate to stay in this hotel! It is totally great! The restaurants are just fantastic, the grounds are beautiful and huge, the pools are great.. Parking is across the street, but you're not driving anyway I think.

 

Do it! Fantastic deal for military, and nothing substandard about it. I live in Hawaii and stayed at this hotel last year when the house was tented for termites. We were so happy when they called to say they needed another day.

[Retired not Expired]

Stayed there in January prior to our cruise. Loved it. Transfers from the airport were about $8 per person. Taxi to the pier was $16. We used a limo taxi and a van taxi for 9 people and each ran the $16. You will love the Hale Koa.

[Shellyjean]

Thanks so much for the input. I can't WAIT for my cruise-although the embarkation date is making me a little nervous after my previous cruise was cancelled due to mechanical problems!

 

Leaving on April 1 Honolulu-Ensenada

 

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